tárgyközeli

tárgyközeli is a Hungarian term that translates to "object-close" or "close to the object" in English. It is often used in a philosophical context, particularly within phenomenology, to describe a way of experiencing or understanding something that is directly and immediately related to the object itself, without significant conceptual or interpretive mediation.

The concept emphasizes a direct engagement with the phenomenal world as it presents itself to consciousness. Instead of approaching an object with pre-existing theories, abstract ideas, or personal biases, a tárgyközeli approach seeks to grasp the object in its raw givenness. This involves paying close attention to the sensory perceptions, the immediate qualities, and the inherent structures of the object as they appear.

Philosophers who employ this concept aim to strip away layers of preconceived notions that might distort or obscure the authentic experience of the object. It suggests a move away from reification, where objects are treated as fixed, independent entities, and towards a more dynamic and relational understanding. The focus is on what is revealed through careful observation and sustained attention, allowing the object to speak for itself.

In practice, adopting a tárgyközeli stance involves a conscious effort to suspend judgment and to be open to the multifaceted nature of the object. It is about encountering the thing itself, "wie es sich selbst gibt" (as it gives itself), a phrase famously associated with Edmund Husserl, a key figure in phenomenology. This approach seeks to avoid imposing a framework onto the object, but rather to allow its essence and significance to emerge from within the experience of it.